Andrew Young is important to Georgia's history as a civil rights leader, politician, and diplomat. He was a key figure in the civil rights movement, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and serving as Executive Director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. As the first African American elected to Congress from Georgia since Reconstruction, Young broke down racial barriers and advocated for equality and justice. His legacy includes advocating for desegregation, voting rights, and social justice, as well as his work as a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
